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The Affect of Ageism on Society
The main topic of this paper is ageism and the affect it has on individuals in society. According to the World Health Organization, ageism “ refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age” (World Health Organization. (n.d.). Ageing: Ageism) The problems that come with ageism are noticeable early in life: "By the age of four years old, people “become aware of their culture’s age stereotypes.” (World Health Organization. (n.d.). Ageing: Ageism) This data, points to just how important it is to study ageism. If even a kindergarten-age child recognizes the evidence of the oppression that can be caused to people in different age groups, that signifies just how pertinent the issue is to all societal groups.
By Sabine Lucile Scott4 years ago in Longevity
Is It Ever Too Early for Young Students to Learn Medical Terms?
Kids are smarter than a lot of people give them credit for. They pick up on subtle cues and are constantly learning from the world around them. And yet, we often don’t teach them crucial information until they’re older—or not at all.
By andrewdeen144 years ago in Longevity
Imbibing the Culture of Giving To The Young Generation: What is the importance of Charity?
September 5th has always been my favorite day of this month. Given that the “ber” months would indicate that once it commences, Christmas season also begins. In the Philippines, when the first day of SeptemBER comes, most families begin to think of preparations for Jesus Christ’s natal day. It's surprisingly a long celebration of Christmas from September to December.
By Michelle Aban4 years ago in Longevity
Seatbelts and COVID
In 1970 Victoria became the first state in the western world to introduce laws making the use of seatbelt in cars compulsory. within year and a half the other Australian states followed suit and by 1977, 90% of motorist were wearing seatbelts. Why? Because they recognized that although wearing a seatbelt could be something of an inconvenience, it also prevents death and more serious injury in the event of a car accident.
By D.A. Cairns4 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should Live Your Life Like There Is No Tomorrow.
I was talking to a female elderly friend today. She was telling me about memories from her younger years. She used to run, swim, ride a bike, go on adventures, and, play on park furniture with her children. She is now 72 years old, and she has angina, arthritis and walking problems with her legs. The conversation reminded me of something my gran told me when I was a young teenager:
By Carol Ann Townend4 years ago in Longevity
My Wake-up Call
Introduction It can’t be argued that it is a stressful time. The stress is all around me, us, our community, our planet. We are enveloped in a world-wide health crisis that will henceforth forever be known as the COVID-19 Pandemic and the stress it induced brought to the forefront of my consciousness a personal health concern that I had been ignoring for years. It also brought forward a resolve to work on reinventing myself to be the best version of me that I could.
By Julie Buchy4 years ago in Longevity
Modern Day Alchemy
"You can't pour from an empty cup" That notion has been used, widely, to describe the need for self-care. We can't fill up others if we're empty. It's a very helpful way to portray the abstract importance of attending to yourself first, unfortunately, it's not true.
By Christine Hollermann4 years ago in Longevity
Why I Changed My Mind And Opted To Fight
"It is what it is" and "If I were to die today" were two of my dads favorite catchphrases. I sit here in the hospital bed reflecting heavy on him as I run through all my possible options I have ahead of me. Reminiscing about all the things my dad had to go through with my birth mom and me with this nasty disrespectful wolf disease. All this triggered because the admissions team asked a simple question. How old were you when you retired? Meaning got Medicare as an insurance because that is reserved for people who have worked till they are old and put into the system, have a nest egg and house paid off so they can live comfortably in their golden years. Catch 22 I "retired" at 17 BEFORE I even had my first job.
By Kimmie Hite4 years ago in Longevity
On Balance As A Goal Of Personal Development
The topic of balance came up in a recent conversation with a friend. She was relaying the results of one of those personality tests that claim they can classify your personality “type” based on certain behaviors, characteristics, and/or tendencies. There are hundreds but the vast majority are based on the Meyers-Briggs classification system which is itself an out-shoot of Karl Jung’s personality type theory. I have no intention of debating the merits of Jung’s theory in this post, like many theories in the social sciences, it has its proponents and detractors. Instead I will accept it as generally accurate and ask what that implies from a self improvement perspective.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Longevity
Covidland
We’ve been surviving in Covidland for almost two years now. The mixed information and politicized agendas have forced the citizens of the nations into a divide. In the United States, we have always stood behind our God-given freedoms and our constitution. Now in Covidland, these freedoms are being threatened. Our already critically stressed healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.
By Rugergirl224 years ago in Longevity
